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ALPHA TO PRESENT PAPER AT ICTC SHOW IN CHINA

Bellingham, Wash., October 6, 2000 - Representatives from leading communication power system provider Alpha Technologies have been selected to present a paper at this year’s International CATV Technology Conference (ICTC) in China.

ICTC has been recognized as a leading conference for the Cable TV industry with this year’s show taking place in Hangzhou, China, October 11-15.

Alpha’s participation in presenting a paper on “Power Supplies and CATV System Reliability” and draws on the company’s nearly 25-year commitment to developing new and effective communication powering technologies.

Alpha offers a full line of both AC and DC communication power solutions. Alpha representatives will be available at the ICTC product display area – booth #C-102.

Alpha Technologies Inc. develops power conversion, protection and standby products for telecommunications and cable television industries, including custom, application-specific power solutions. In addition to product development, Alpha Technologies provides a comprehensive range of installation and maintenance services to support its global customer base. Alpha Technologies is a member of The Alpha Group of companies.

The Alpha Group represents a global alliance of independent companies that share a common philosophy - create world-class powering solutions for communication, commercial, industrial and renewable energy markets.

For this and/or additional information in electronic form, go to www.alpha.com.